2015 powerstroke 440hp/860tq

Road Runners wrote:
I want a diesel and the towing capacity of an F-250 at that price. It is doable. There are many buyers like me that would snap up such a truck. I say to hell with this power, breast thumping, race every new truck year.

I agree. The price and weight of a diesel is so excessive because of the ridiculous power numbers they create. There is barely a difference between most 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks (weight ratings because of springs usually). I would like a 8800 GVWR truck with a diesel engine that creates 350 HP and 450 or 500 ft/lbs of torque at 1800 rpms and gets 20 mpg highway that is available for $35K or less.

I don't need 800 ft/lbs torque. I don't need 500 hp. I don't want 14 mpg all the time. There is not really any logical reason for a 3/4 ton truck. Manufacturers can offer a lower GVWR in a 1 ton truck and escape the need to offer the 3/4 ton.